DIThe Distraction Index

#institutional capacity

3 events across 3 weeks

2Damage
1Hype
0Noise
28.6Avg Dmg
34.0Avg Hype
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
DMG2026-05-31
Mass Lawyer Exodus from Trump Government
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
41.7
Hype
27.8
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
DMG2026-05-16
Mass Diplomatic Staff Forced Out as Global Crises Multiply
Personnel Captureinternational · moderate
Damage
32.8
Hype
30.8
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-10
CDC Sidelined During Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak
Resource Reallocationfederal · narrow
Damage
11.2
Hype
43.3